USF announces tributes to Abdur-Rahim during Celebration of Life

The University of South Florida (USF) is hosting a Celebration of Life for their late basketball coach, Rahim Abdur-Rahim, at 11 a.m. on Saturday.

Video: Inmate seen attacking Hillsborough detention deputy at Falkenburg Road Jail

Video from inside the Falkenburg Road Jail in Tampa shows the moments an inmate attacked a Hillsborough County detention deputy nearly two weeks ago. 

'Thriller' dance among pop-up classes offered at Tampa academy

With Halloween upon us, the New Heights Dance Academy thought it would be fun to teach a class about Michael Jackson’s iconic “Thriller" music video.

‘Gumshoe’ police work tracked down man accused of placing 2 explosive devices inside Seminole Hard Rock casino

A man is facing up to 30 years in Florida state prison after authorities say he placed two remote-controlled explosive devices in two men’s bathrooms at the Seminole Hard Rock Casino last month.

Hurricane debris may pose safety problem for trick-or-treaters on Halloween

As the city of Tampa continues the storm cleanup process, there is concern over kids trick-or-treating in neighborhoods while navigating debris piles. 

Families, survivors gather for vigil one year after Ybor City mass shooting: 'We are not just victims'

One year after two people were killed and 16 more were hurt in a mass shooting in Ybor City, families and survivors gathered to honor the victims and demonstrate the community's resilience.

Tampa announces new housing guidelines

Tampa City leaders announced changes to the city's housing guidelines that they hope will ease the shortage of affordable housing.

USF names new interim head men’s basketball coach after Amir Abdur-Rahim’s sudden death

Less than a week after USF head men’s basketball coach Amir Abdur-Rahim died during a medical procedure, the school announced who would fill his shoes in the interim. 

Mosquito-borne illness found in Bay Area after Hurricane Milton

The Florida Department of Health (FDH) in Hillsborough County has now confirmed a fourth human case of the mosquito-borne illness dengue fever. As a result, officials are conducting aerial spraying to combat the spread.